Heading 7108

HTS code 7108Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

Chapter
71Jewelry, pearls and precious metals
Tariff lines
10
General duty
General duty rate of 4.1%, with 7 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 7108

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
7108.11.0000Powder (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary)Freeg
7108.12.1013Containing by weight not less than 99.95 percent of gold (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary > Other unwrought forms > Bullion and dore > Bullion)FreeAu g
7108.12.1017Other (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary > Other unwrought forms > Bullion and dore > Bullion)FreeAu g
7108.12.1020Dore (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary > Other unwrought forms > Bullion and dore)FreeAu g
7108.12.5010Containing by weight not less than 99.95 percent of gold (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary > Other unwrought forms > Other)4.1%Au g
7108.12.5050Other (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary > Other unwrought forms > Other)4.1%Au g
7108.13.1000Gold leaf (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary > Other semimanufactured forms)Freecm2, Au g
7108.13.5500Rectangular or near rectangular shapes, containing 99.5 percent or more by weight of gold and not otherwise marked or decorated than with weight, purity, or other identifying information (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary > Other semimanufactured forms > Other)Freeg
7108.13.7000Other (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form > Nonmonetary > Other semimanufactured forms > Other)4.1%g
7108.20.0000Monetary (Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form)Freeg

Documents required to import under 7108

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 7108?
HTS heading 7108 covers gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. It sits in Chapter 71 (jewelry, pearls and precious metals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 10 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7108?
General duty rate of 4.1%, with 7 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7108 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 71